The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has received the prestigious Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Building (FNIOB) on the sidelines of the two-day South-West Housing Exhibition in Ibadan.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday said the Executive Committee of the FNIOB conferred the Honorary Fellowship at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
According to the statement, the conferment took place after the opening ceremonies and paper presentations of the 2 day South-West Housing exhibition at Manhattan Hall, Eleyele, Ibadan.
Conferring the honorary Fellowship, the president of the Institute, Sir Alderton Ewa said the contributions of the monarch to building the environment and the Nigerian nation is remarkable.
According to Ewa, Olubadan, as a graduate of Building Technology, possesses and has demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry throughout the years.
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He stated that the acceptance of the honour by the Olubadan will further elevate the status of association and inspire its members to strive for greater heights, adding that the guidance and support of Oba Olakulehin will be invaluable to shape a better future for Nigeria and the Institute.
Ewa said, “As a graduate of Building Technology, the paramount ruler possesses and has demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry throughout the years.
“The Nigerian Institute of Building is proud to recognise your outstanding achievements by conferring upon you the highest honour within our institution.
“This recognition is a testament to your unwavering commitment to excellence and your dedication to the advancement of the building profession.”
The monarch, who spoke through Chief Lateef Adetokunbo Akintola, Are Ago Balogun of Ibadan land appreciated the courtesy visit and the conferment of the honorary fellowship on him.
The NIOB President was accompanied by Builder (Hon) Bimbo Kolade, Dr. Victoria Akinola, Builder Olaniran, and other executive members.
Present at the event Senior were Chief Raufu Amusa Eleruwere, Ekefa Balogun of Ibadan land; Chief Muibi Ademola Odunade, Asaju Olubadan of Ibadan land; Chief Adewale Abass Kadri, Jagun Balogun of Ibadan land, Prince Adekunle Owolabi Olakulehin, Mr. Kolawole Balogun among others.
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